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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,820.95, 346,251.24 and 81,048.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,820.95, 346,251.24 and 81,048.36 is: 121,579.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,820.95 : 346,251.24 = 81,048.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,820.95/346,251.24 = 81,048.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,820.95x = 346,251.24 × 81,048.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,820.95x = 28,063,095,149.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,063,095,149.97/230,820.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,579.50

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